Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 78V-199 · Ford and Mercury vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 78V-199 covers 8,700 Ford and Mercury vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on September 11, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V199000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL PROTECTIVE SHIELDS ON THE REBOUND BUMPER BRACKETS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; FRONT BRAKE HOSES.SYSTEM: DUE TO IMPROPER DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS, THE FRONT BRAKE HOSES MAYCONTACT AND CHAFE AGAINST THE EDGES OF THE FRAME-MOUNTED REBOUND BUMPERBRACKETS. CHAFING OF THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE MAY CAUSE A BRAKE FLUID LEAK ANDSUBSEQUENT LOSS OF FRONT WHEEL BRAKING CAPABILITY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF FRONT WHEEL BRAKING WOULD CAUSE AN INCREASE INDISTANCE REQUIRED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1978 to August 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.